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DIY Care Kits

2024-03-27 18:00:00 2024-03-27 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Care Kits Celebrate Women's History Month by making a DIY Care Kit for women in need James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-27 18:00:00 2024-03-27 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Care Kits Celebrate Women's History Month by making a DIY Care Kit for women in need James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Celebrate Women's History Month by making a DIY Care Kit for women in need

For Women's History Month we are partnering with the Domestic Violence Program in Alexandria, VA to make DIY Care Kits that benefit women in safe housing facilities and make a difference. “Women supporting women is the most powerful force for change in the world.” — Ntozake Shange

📦 Please bring one or more items from the list below to be added to a Care Kit, the Domestic Violence Safe House is looking specifically for the following:                                       

-Gift cards –Target, Walmart, Giant, Safeway
-Laundry detergent (baby & regular)
-Diapers in all sizes and Pull-ups
-Large diapers size 5-6
-Baby wipes
-Women’s deodorant
-Kleenex/ facial tissue
-Dishwasher detergent
-Shaving cream and razors
-Hair products for all types of hair
-Adult and children’s pain medication
-Unopened cold and allergy medications for adults and children
-Ointments (Neosporin, burn ointment, Cortisone cream, Benadryl)
-Gastrointestinal medications (Pepto Bismol, Imodium, Tums)
-Disinfectant wipes
-Mouthwash
-Trash bags in all sizes
-Canned soup and Cup of Noodle
-Tuna fish
-Honey
-Canned fruit
-Breakfast bars
-Crackers
-Mac and cheese
-Hamburger Helper
-Applesauce (snack size packs)
-Juice boxes
-Cooking oil

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Holiday | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Women's History Month | Maker | DIY | Care Kit |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
Mon, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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